The Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification is now public on the university portal. This recruitment drive aims to fill 84 vacancies for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in various departments. Eligible candidates aged below 60 years with the required qualifications as per UGC Regulations can apply online starting from 15 May 2026 until 16 June 2026. The official notifications and the application link can be accessed on the university’s website at https://www.suniv.ac.in.
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla – 768019, Sambalpur, Odisha (Accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC) |
| Advertisement No. | No. 2190/Section-8/Estt-III (Professor) No. 2191/Section-8/Estt-III (Associate Professor) No. 2192/Section-8/Estt-III (Assistant Professor) All dated 04/05/2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Department | Various Departments / Subjects / Colleges under Sambalpur University |
| Pay Scale | Professor: Cell-1, Level-14 Associate Professor: Cell-1, Level-13A Assistant Professor: Cell-1, Level-10 (Odisha Revised Scales of Pay for University Teachers / UGC Scale of Pay Rule, 2019) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via HIMS Portal) + Hard copy to be sent by Registered/Speed Post |
| Selection Mode | Screening/Scrutiny (3 stages) + Interview |
| Age Limit | Below 60 years (Candidates above 60 years are not eligible to apply) |
| Eligibility Basis | As per UGC Notification dated 18th July, 2018 |
| Official Website | www.suniv.ac.in |
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 04/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal (HIMS) | 15-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 16-06-2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy along with Documents | 26-06-2026 (within 10 days of online closing date) |
| Eligibility Assessed As On | Closing date of submission of online application (16-06-2026) |
| Interview Date | To be notified on the University website |
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Vacancies for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor are distributed across various Departments/Subjects/Colleges. The reservation categories include UR (Unreserved), ST (Scheduled Tribe), SC (Scheduled Caste), SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes), and W (Women) sub-reservation.
Professor Vacancies – Advertisement No. 2190/Section-8/Estt-III (Total: 20 Posts)
| Subject/Department/College | No. of Vacant Posts | Category-wise Vacancy Position |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 2 | UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
| Chemistry | 1 | SEBC-1 |
| Computer Science & Application | 1 | UR-1 |
| Earth Science | 1 | ST-1 |
| Economics | 2 | UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
| English | 1 | UR-1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | SEBC-1 |
| History | 1 | UR-1 |
| Home Science | 1 | ST(W)-1 |
| L.R. Law College | 1 | UR-1 |
| Law | 1 | ST-1 |
| Life Science | 2 | UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
| Odia | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| Physics | 2 | UR-1, SEBC(W)-1 |
| Political Science & Public Administration | 1 | SC-1 |
| Sociology | 1 | UR-1 |
Associate Professor Vacancies – Advertisement No. 2191/Section-8/Estt-III (Total: 30 Posts)
| Subject/Department/College | No. of Vacant Posts | Category-wise Vacancy Position |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1 | SC-1 |
| Bio-Technology & Bio-Informatics | 1 | UR-1 |
| Business Administration | 2 | SEBC-1, ST(W)-1 |
| Commerce | 1 | UR-1 |
| Earth Science | 1 | SEBC-1 |
| Economics | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| Education | 1 | ST-1 |
| English | 2 | UR(W)-1, ST-1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition | 1 | UR-1 |
| Hindi | 1 | SC-1 |
| History | 2 | UR-1, ST(W)-1 |
| Home Science | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| L.R. Law College | 1 | SEBC(W)-1 |
| Law | 1 | SC(W)-1 |
| Library & Information Science | 1 | UR-1 |
| Life Science | 1 | ST-1 |
| Mathematics | 1 | SC(W)-1 |
| Odia | 1 | ST-1 |
| Performing Arts | 1 | UR-1 |
| Physics | 1 | ST-1 |
| Political Science & Public Administration | 2 | UR-1, SEBC-1 |
| Sanskrit | 1 | UR-1 |
| Social Work | 1 | UR-1 |
| Sociology | 1 | ST(W)-1 |
| Statistics | 1 | SC-1 |
Assistant Professor Vacancies – Advertisement No. 2192/Section-8/Estt-III (Total: 34 Posts)
| Subject/Department/College | No. of Vacant Posts | Category-wise Vacancy Position |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1 | ST-1 |
| Bio-Technology & Bio-Informatics | 1 | UR-1 |
| Business Administration | 1 | UR-1 |
| Chemistry | 2 | UR(W)-1, ST-1 |
| Computer Science & Application | 1 | SC(W)-1 |
| Earth Science | 2 | UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
| Economics | 2 | SEBC-1, ST-1 |
| Education | 3 | UR-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
| English | 1 | UR-1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | ST-1 |
| Food Science & Nutrition Technology | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| Hindi | 1 | UR(W)-1 |
| History | 2 | UR-1, SEBC(W)-1 |
| Home Science | 1 | ST-1 |
| L.R. Law College | 2 | SC-1, ST-1 |
| Law | 1 | SEBC-1 |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | ST(W)-1 |
| Mathematics | 3 | UR-2, ST(W)-1 |
| Odia | 1 | UR-1 |
| Performing Arts | 1 | ST-1 |
| Physics | 3 | UR-1, SEBC-1, SC(W)-1 |
| Political Science & Public Administration | 1 | ST(W)-1 |
| Sociology | 1 | SC-1 |
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of the online application (16-06-2026). Eligibility is as per the UGC Regulations Notification No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), dated 18th July 2018.
Essential Qualification – Professor (Eligibility A or B)
| Eligibility Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Option A | (i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant subject, published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No.F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. (ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at an equivalent level at a university/national level institution with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. |
| Option B | An outstanding professional having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institution (not included in Option A) / industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, provided he/she has ten years of experience. |
Essential Qualification – Associate Professor (Eligibility)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | (i) Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant subject. (ii) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Non-creamy layer OBC/Differently abled) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university. Relaxation of 5% in marks is also applicable to Ph.D. degree holders who completed a Master’s degree before 19 September, 1991. |
| Experience | A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No.F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
Essential Qualification – Assistant Professor (Eligibility A or B)
| Eligibility Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Option A | (i) A Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Non-creamy layer OBC/Differently abled) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed a master’s degree before 19 September, 1991. (ii) Must have cleared NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. Candidates awarded Ph.D. Degrees as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. |
| Option B | Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee online as per the bank details given in the HIMS online portal. Applications without the applicable fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the processing fee separately for each post.
| Post | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Professor (Advt. No. 2190) | General / SEBC | ₹2000 |
| SC / ST / Women | ₹1000 | |
| PWD | No Fee | |
| Associate Professor (Advt. No. 2191) | General / SEBC | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / Women | ₹600 | |
| PWD | No Fee | |
| Assistant Professor (Advt. No. 2192) | General / SEBC | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / Women | ₹600 | |
| PWD | No Fee |
Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 consists of screening/scrutiny in 3 (three) stages, followed by an Interview. The list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be displayed on the University website. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. The screening/scrutiny and subsequent selection will be as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 and supported by the Act & Statute of the University.
Candidates will be judged holistically, covering the cognitive domain (knowledge in the subject’s domain), psychomotor domain (experience and skill), and affective domain (response to questions, confidence, etc.). No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
PPT Requirement at Interview – All Posts
Candidates called for an interview must come prepared with a 9-slide PPT covering the following topics:
- Brief bio-data
- Subject domain strength (core strength and name of subjects/specialization)
- Practical skill/experience that makes you unique
- How will you empower students to develop Odisha, Vikashit Bharat, including Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- Use of AI in pedagogy and its contribution to the AI ecosystem
- Research projects completed/submitted and funding agency names
- Consultancies or outreach activities led by you and their link to SDGs
- Possible national and international collaborations led by you
- Contribution to enhance employability and entrepreneurship
How to Apply for Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026
Click the official apply link below to submit your application directly on the HIMS portal.
Important Instructions for Sambalpur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply.
- Applications must be submitted online only through the HIMS portal; no application by email or other means will be accepted.
- Candidates must apply separately for each post and pay the application fee separately for each post.
- The hard copy of the application, along with all supporting documents, must reach the University on or before 26-06-2026.
- Applications without applicable fees will be rejected.
- Candidates must provide a signature on their application; those without signatures will be rejected.
- Only matriculation/SSC/pass certificate issued by the educational board will be accepted as proof of Date of Birth.
- Proper caste certificates must be submitted as per the Govt of Odisha guidelines.
- PWD candidates must submit a Disability Certificate in the prescribed format.
- Exchange of reservations is not permitted.
- In-service candidates must forward hard copies through proper channels or attach an NOC from the competent authority.
- If more than one application is submitted for the same post, only the last application submitted within the closing date will be considered.
- Mere possession of the minimum prescribed qualifications does not guarantee an interview call.
- Documents should be uploaded in PDF/Image format with readability ensured; photographs should be in JPEG format under 200 KB.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- Legal proceedings against the University shall be restricted to the Courts in Sambalpur, Odisha.
- The University reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without notice.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the application deadline for these faculty positions?
Ans. You must submit your online application by June 16, 2026. Make sure to send the physical copy of your documents by June 26, 2026.
Q2. How many open positions are there at Sambalpur University?
Ans. The university is hiring for 84 positions in total, including Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors across multiple departments.
Q3. Is there an upper age limit for applying?
Ans. Yes, candidates must be under 60 years old to be considered for these teaching roles.
Q4. What are the required qualifications to become a Professor?
Ans. You need a Ph.D. with high-quality published work, plus at least 10 years of relevant teaching or research experience to qualify for a Professor role.
Q5. Where do I submit my application?
Ans. You can apply online through the official HIMS recruitment portal at https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in/home.
Q6. Do SC and ST candidates receive an application fee concession?
Ans. Yes. SC, ST, and women candidates pay ₹1000 for the Professor role, and ₹600 for the Associate or Assistant Professor positions.
Q7. Is it possible to apply for more than one teaching post?
Ans. Absolutely, you can apply for multiple positions. However, you will need to fill out a separate application and pay the required fee for each role.
